DISCUSSING THE DISABLED
What Meeting and breakfast buffet
Who Hosted by Long Beach Republican Women Federated
Where Lakewood Country Club, 3101 Carson, Lakewood, CA
When Saturday, June 9 at 9:30am
More Info The event features speaker Barbara Schlosser, the director of AbilityFirst’s Long Beach Center. AbilityFirst is a nonprofit that provides programs and services for both children and adults with disabilities. The event costs $15. Email dkla1@verizon.net or call (562) 439-9390 to RSVP; RSVPs are required.
CUP OF JOE WITH RAE
What Coffee and conversation
Who Hosted by 8th District Councilmember Rae Gabelich
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
When Saturday, June 9 from 10am to noon
More Info Special guest will be Councilmember-Elect Al Austin. Attendees will learn about new projects and events that are taking place throughout the city and in the 8th district. Call (562) 570-6685 or email district8@longbeach.gov .
THE MIDDLE AGES MEETS THE MALTESE FALCON
What Speaker Jeri Westerson lecture, “Crossing Genres from History to Mystery and Beyond”
Who Hosted by California Writers Club of Long Beach
Where Expo Arts Center, 4321 Atlantic Ave.
When Saturday, June 9 beginning 2:30pm
More Info Westerson is the author of the Crispin Guest Medieval Noir novels. Her books include Veil of Lies, Serpent in the Thorns, The Demon’s Parchment, and latest novel Troubled Bones. The event is open to writers and the public alike. Visit calwriterslongbeach.org or email info@calwriterslongbeach.org for more information.
ONCE UPON AN EVENING
What Liars, Thieves & Chocolate: An Evening of Story
Who Produced by the El Dorado Nature Center
Where 7550 E. Spring St.
When Saturday, June 9 at 7:30pm
More Info This indoor, approximately two-hour adult concert for ages 10 and up will showcase local, Long Beach storytellers. The event costs $5 per person, with complimentary parking and refreshments. Call (562) 570-1745 for reservations.
LENDING A HELPING HAND
What Benefit concert for 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster victims
Who Hosted by the First Congregational Church of Long Beach
Where 241 Cedar Ave.
When Sunday, June 10 at 2pm
More Info The concert will feature highly acclaimed concert pianist and American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers award winner Akiko Dohi and Grammy-winning koto player and composer Yukiko Matsuyama. The performance will include classical, Latin, world and pop music, as well as original compositions. A $25 per person donation is suggested, with all proceeds going to the people of Fukushima.
LOSING YOURSELF
What Meeting and lecture
Who National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
Where Veterans Park, 101 E. 28th St.
When Monday, June 11 at 1pm
More Info The meeting includes speaker Chris M. Wright, C.P.P. Wright is President and CEO of the Wright Group, a firm for investigations and security matters. She is also a published author on privacy and identity theft issues. This meeting recurs the second Monday of each month.
HAVING BREAKFAST WITH THE JONESES
What Good Neighbors Breakfast
Who Hosted by The Good Neighbors of North Long Beach
Where Spires Restaurant, 1935 Del Amo Blvd.
When Tuesday, June 12
More Info Guest speaker Erik Sund, Business Relations manager, will speak about the marijuana ordinance status and other business issues.
HEAR ABOUT THAT EVENT?
What Informative meeting and lecture
Who Hosted by the Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America
Where 241 Cedar Ave.
When Thursday, June 14 at 7pm
More Info Attorney Thomas Nantais, who specializes in workers’ compensation hearing loss claims, will speak on work-related hearing loss; he will detail and explain all the potential rights to compensation and medical care, including hearing aids. No reservations necessary, and admission is free. All meetings are captioned. Visit hlalongbeachlakewood.org or call (562) 438-0597 for more information.
BRING YOUR OWN BAG
What Food distribution
Who Sponsored by 6th District Councilmember Dee Andrews
Where Ernest S. McBride, Sr. Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
When Friday, June 15 beginning at 9am
More Info The distribution will end when all food is disbursed. Participants are asked to provide their own bags. Call (562) 570-6816.
